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Freedom Shield: Global Forced Labor Import Prohibition Initiative

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The Freedom Shield: Global Forced Labor Import Prohibition Initiative, solicitation number FOA-ILAB-26-44, is a discretionary cooperative agreement issued by the Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs. The initiative seeks to award two regional projects with a total funding ceiling of 18 million dollars over a 36-month period of performance. The primary objective is to advance U.S. trade priorities by building accountability in key trade partner countries to implement and enforce prohibitions on imports made with forced labor, leveraging labor commitments found in Agreements on Reciprocal Trade. The funding is split into two distinct regional efforts: up to 11 million dollars for a project covering Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala, and up to 7 million dollars for a project covering Bangladesh and Malaysia. Key deliverables include the development of training tools and standard operating procedures for foreign customs officials, the establishment of coordinating mechanisms to monitor enforcement, and the creation of legal and regulatory frameworks aligned with international labor standards. Applicants may apply for one or both regional agreements, though multiple applications for a single region are prohibited. Selection is based on a two-tiered review process involving a technical panel assessment and a policy alignment appraisal, with additional consideration given to past performance. Applicants must be registered in the System for Award Management and provide a detailed technical proposal, including a two-page abstract and a comprehensive budget. Special requirements include a mandatory budget allocation of 75,000 dollars for multi-country projects to produce communications assets and strict adherence to 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 2900 regulations. Applications are due by September 21, 2026, via Grants.gov.

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DOL funding up to 18 million for forced labor import prohibitions in key regions.

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Department Of Labor → Bureau Of International Labor Affairs

NAICS

813311 - Human Rights Organizations

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AgencyDepartment Of Labor → Bureau Of International Labor Affairs
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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Labor → Bureau Of International Labor Affairs
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This is a Notice of Intent/Forecast only. The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), DOL intends to award two (2) cooperative agreements ($18 million, total costs subject to the availability of Federal funds) to fund technical assistance projects with the objective of advancing U.S. trade priorities by building accountability in key trade partner countries to implement and effectively enforce a prohibition on imports made wholly or in part with forced labor. These projects will leverage labor commitments in trade agreements, including Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ARTs), to address gaps in forced labor enforcement that create unfair competition for American workers and producers. Up to $11 million will be awarded for a project to be implemented in four (4) Latin American countries and up to $7 million will be awarded for a project to be implemented in two (2) Asian countries. Applicants may apply to just one or each of the Latin America and Asia cooperative agreements; however, multiple applications from an organization for either the Latin America or the Asia cooperative agreement are not allowed.

The project objective is to advance U.S. trade priorities by building accountability in key trade partner countries to implement and effectively enforce a prohibition on imports made wholly or in part with forced labor. 

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  • Project outcomes will be developed by the applicant.


Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to OGM_ILAB@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.

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